For Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Club, the Angel Tree for children and youth is a cherished community project. This year, thanks to the amazing generosity of…
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CFES respond to structure fire near Gyro Park
Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services (CFES) responded to a structure fire in Gyro Park on December 26. The service received the call at 7:4 5…
Keeping up the fight against invasive mussels
Watercraft inspections, lake monitoring keep invasive mussels at bay in 2025 In 2025, B.C. worked with partners to stop invasive mussels from being introduced into…
High Valley stopping into Cranbrook March 23
Multi-platinum country group High Valley have cultivated a loyal following that craves the band’s upbeat messages, anthemic melodies and signature fusion of contemporary country and…
Fire at Kimberley Public Works Yard contained
At approximately 4 p.m. Dec. 24, the Kimberley Fire Department responded to a fire at the City of Kimberley Public Works Yard. Fire crews arrived…
Expect snowfall over Christmas region-wide
Heavy snowfall has occurred throughout the East Kootenay overnight and more is on the way. In an alert to stakeholders, Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting is…
Mental-health supports during holiday season
Letter to the Editor As the holiday season begins, I want to extend warm wishes on behalf of our government to everyone across British Columbia….
SD5 Board Notes
The following is a summary of motions carried by the School District No. 5 (SD5) School Board of Trustees during their December 9 meeting. Motions…
Golf tourney raises $20k for hospice home
This year’s Opa Jack Carter Northstar GM Charity Golf Tournament on July 18 raised $20,110 in support of building a hospice home for the East…
Fuel reduction work coming to Wasa area
The Provincial Wildfire Risk Reduction Program (WRR) will soon be starting a new section of its fuel reduction project in the Wasa area. The work…